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Calories · 1230 recipes

Meals Under 500 Calories

Satisfying dishes that come in under 500 calories a serving. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Yogurt & Stone Fruit Spoon DessertEasy
In-between

Yogurt & Stone Fruit Spoon Dessert

Greek yogurt mousse with roasted nectarine compote & honey

276 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
gluten-freevegetarianhigh-protein
Doro Quanta Tartlets with Charred Onion & PomegranateEasy
Appetizer

Doro Quanta Tartlets with Charred Onion & Pomegranate

Crispy wonton shells filled with spiced chicken, topped with pomegranate seeds

248 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Pane Tostato al NocciolettoEasy
Snack

Pane Tostato al Noccioletto

Toasted sourdough with hazelnut butter and roasted quince paste

439 cal · 7g protein · 11 min
vegan-adaptable10-minute
Nocciola e Miele PaniniEasy
In-between

Nocciola e Miele Panini

Warm hazelnut bread with burnt honey and fleur de sel

498 cal · 10g protein · 13 min
vegan-adaptable15-minute
Brodetto di Pesce con Grissini al FarroEasy
Appetizer

Brodetto di Pesce con Grissini al Farro

Tomato-saffron fish consommé with crispy spelt breadsticks

263 cal · 32g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Injera Scramble with Roasted Tomato & CilantroEasy
Breakfast

Injera Scramble with Roasted Tomato & Cilantro

Soft eggs on spiced flatbread with charred tomatoes

478 cal · 18g protein · 20 min
vegetarianquickhigh-protein
Roasted Chickpea & Berbere CrispsEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Berbere Crisps

Spiced, crunchy legume snack

253 cal · 11g protein · 25 min
veganhigh-proteinquickgluten-free
Mitmita & Crudités PlateEasy
In-between

Mitmita & Crudités Plate

Fiery spice paste with fresh vegetables

212 cal · 9g protein · 10 min
vegangluten-freequickraw
Muhammara-Whipped Labneh Toast with Crispy Sage Oil & Pomegranate Molasses DrizzleEasy
Breakfast

Muhammara-Whipped Labneh Toast with Crispy Sage Oil & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Charred red pepper spread meets strained yogurt on toasted sourdough

483 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
vegetarian30-minutegluten-free-option
Calamansi Egg Rice with Charred Scallion OilEasy
Breakfast

Calamansi Egg Rice with Charred Scallion Oil

Fragrant jasmine rice with runny yolk, citrus brightness & burnt garlic

453 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
gluten-freequick-breakfast
Edamame & Nori Brittle CrispsEasy
Snack

Edamame & Nori Brittle Crisps

Salty roasted snack with sesame crackle

281 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
veganhigh-proteingluten-free
Mochi & Black Sesame MousseEasy
In-between

Mochi & Black Sesame Mousse

Pillowy rice cake with creamy seed custard

365 cal · 8g protein · 13 min
vegetariangluten-free
Uni Custard Tartlet with Crispy Shallot Soil & Citrus CaviarIntermediate
Appetizer

Uni Custard Tartlet with Crispy Shallot Soil & Citrus Caviar

Briny sea urchin custard on delicate pastry with crunchy garnish

224 cal · 4g protein · 31 min
gluten-free-optionluxuryseafood
Sake-Glazed Black Cod en Papillote with Mizuna & MatsutakeIntermediate
Dinner

Sake-Glazed Black Cod en Papillote with Mizuna & Matsutake

Delicate fish steamed in parchment with autumn mushrooms and sake reduction

261 cal · 35g protein · 30 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free
Chestnut & Sake Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey Caramel & Crispy Nori TuileIntermediate
Dessert

Chestnut & Sake Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey Caramel & Crispy Nori Tuile

Silken autumn cream with caramelized sweetness and nori crackle

366 cal · 4g protein · 33 min
vegetariangluten-free
Teff & Roasted Grape Porridge with Honeyed Walnut CrispEasy
Breakfast

Teff & Roasted Grape Porridge with Honeyed Walnut Crisp

Ancient grain meets autumn fruit in a warming bowl

479 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
gluten-freevegan-optionalhigh-fiber
Saffron & Almond Panna CottaIntermediate
Dessert

Saffron & Almond Panna Cotta

Silky custard with candied citrus peel & crispy phyllo

495 cal · 7g protein · 32 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Roasted Pumpkin & Sesame Brittle CrispsEasy
Snack

Roasted Pumpkin & Sesame Brittle Crisps

Charred pumpkin wedges with black sesame, chili flake & honey

398 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
vegangluten-freesnack
Charred Lemon & Labneh Dip with Za'atar BreadsticksEasy
In-between

Charred Lemon & Labneh Dip with Za'atar Breadsticks

Creamy yogurt meets smoky citrus with herbed crunchy dippers

280 cal · 9g protein · 18 min
vegetarianunder-20-minuteprobiotic
Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant & MintIntermediate
Dinner

Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant & Mint

Spiced lamb, tart-sweet pomegranate molasses, silky roasted eggplant

430 cal · 4g protein · 38 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendlyhigh-protein
Chilled Yuzu & Black Sesame Silken CustardEasy
In-between

Chilled Yuzu & Black Sesame Silken Custard

Tart citrus, nutty sesame, chilled relief

324 cal · 10g protein · 16 min
gluten-freequickno-churn
Teff Porridge with Roasted Garlic Oil & Poached EggIntermediate
Breakfast

Teff Porridge with Roasted Garlic Oil & Poached Egg

Creamy ancient grain, fragrant oil, jammy yolk

471 cal · 13g protein · 26 min
gluten-freehigh-fiber30-minute
Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black SaltEasy
In-between

Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black Salt

Cooling spiced yogurt drink, fresh mango, creamy finish

327 cal · 4g protein · 8 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-protein
Injera Crisps with Whipped Feta & Berbere HoneyIntermediate
Snack

Injera Crisps with Whipped Feta & Berbere Honey

Torn flatbread shards, creamy cheese, warm spice drizzle

363 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
vegetarianquick-snack